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Joanne Lichten, PhD, RD, is known as “Dr. Jo” -- America's On-The-Go Health Guru. She is an accomplished author, speaker, freelance writer and media spokesperson who helps busy people stay healthy, sane, and productive.

As a proven, professional speaker, Dr. Jo is recognized for her energy and audience participation. She offers plenty of real life, practical advice that even the busiest of people can incorporate into their lives.

Dr. Jo is the author of three books including Dining Lean (how to eat healthy when you're not at home), How to Stay Healthy & Fit on the Road and Dr. Jo's No Big Deal Diet. She has appeared on more than 300 TV and radio shows including CNN, Fox News Channel, Living Better TV, Talk Radio Network, Radio America, and Let’s Talk Travel with AAA. Her articles and quotes have appeared in over 200 newspapers, magazines, and websites including the Washington Post, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, Business Traveler, Cosmopolitan, NorthWest Airlines World Traveler, Muscle & Fitness, Fit, Women’s World, Weight Watchers, Prevention, and Cooking Light. She's a regular contributor to Relish Magazine and Relishmag.com.

She earned her Bachelors (SUNY) and Master’s degrees (Virginia Polytechnic Institute) in nutrition and began her career as a clinical dietitian. At the age of 26 she became the founding director of the Dietetics Program at the University of Texas/Pan American where she developed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics Program and earned full national accreditation. Dr. Joanne Lichten earned her PhD in adult education from Texas A&M University researching the difficult issue of how to help people make healthy changes in all aspects of their lives.

As a media spokesperson, she has worked with companies including KFC, Yoplait, SlimFast, Canola Info, NatureMade, Burger King, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Benefiber and NutraGrain. Her work includes TV and radio appearances, speaking at conferences on their behalf, writing print material for professional and consumer publications, and exhibiting at trade shows.

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Joanne Lichten, PhD, RD offers expertise in:
Communication, Energy/ Vitality, Heart Health, Motivation, Nutrition, Weight Control, Womens Wellness

Joanne Lichten, PhD, RD is a good fit for:
Association Keynote, Community Health Education, Keynote Womens Event, Nursing Education, Spouse Program, Womens Health Seminar, Womens Events
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